The turnip or white turnip is a root vegetable commonly grown in temperate climates worldwide for its white, fleshy taproot. Small, tender varieties are grown for human consumption, while larger varie
Rutabaga or swede is a root vegetable, a form of Brassica napus. Other names include Swedish turnip, neep, and turnip. However, elsewhere, the name turnip usually refers to the related white turnip.
Turnip
…for human consumption, while larger varieties are grown as feed for livestock. The name turnip – used in many regions – may also be used to refer to swede (or neep or rutabaga), which is a different but related vegetable. The origin of the word turnip is uncertain, though it is hypothesised that it could…